Communications and Public Relations Coordinator

• Aug 2023 - Present

Music Coordinator/ Director of Contemporary

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

• Communicated with Pastor and fellow staff members to create a vision for music to be woven into weekly services • Selected all choral and worship team music for contemporary services • Communicated with Pastor and fellow staff members to create a vision for music to be woven into weekly services • Selected all choral and worship team music for contemporary services

Media Planner/ Coordinator

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

• Coordinated publicity aspects of media list, media selection, and media kit preparation for traditional media and social media • Awarded Best in Show, Non-Profit, and Community Champion at the Public Relations Society of America’s 2022 Prime Awards • Coordinated publicity aspects of media list, media selection, and media kit preparation for traditional media and social media • Awarded Best in Show, Non-Profit, and Community Champion at the Public Relations Society of America’s 2022 Prime Awards

Campus Impact Coordinator

• May 2021 - May 2022

​• Created service opportunities and brought inspiring and educational speakers, poets, and other events to campus that highlight mental health awareness and social justice advocacy ​• Created service opportunities and brought inspiring and educational speakers, poets, and other events to campus that highlight mental health awareness and social justice advocacy

Editor and Communications Chair

• Apr 2021 - May 2022

• Created, managed, and evaluated the social media marketing for the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity at Drake University • Oversaw all social media accounts and showcased philanthropic activities and accomplishments to attract new members by 53% • Developed a systematic way of archiving records and materials that showcased the activities and development of the chapter • Created, managed, and evaluated the social media marketing for the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity at Drake University • Oversaw all social media accounts and showcased philanthropic activities and accomplishments to attract new members by 53% • Developed a systematic way of archiving records and materials that showcased the activities and development of the chapter

Graphic Designer

• Jan 2019 - May 2022

• Former graphic designer for Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity Designed infographics and illustrations for EMBARC • Logo designer for Eclatt Extracurricular apparel Created logo for Drake Choir 2019-2020 season Created logo for Fermata the Blue A Cappella group • Former graphic designer for Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity Designed infographics and illustrations for EMBARC • Logo designer for Eclatt Extracurricular apparel Created logo for Drake Choir 2019-2020 season Created logo for Fermata the Blue A Cappella group

Writer

• Aug 2018 - May 2022

• Research, develop, interview, & write various published stories • Worked under deadline pressure to create engaging articles • Research, develop, interview, & write various published stories • Worked under deadline pressure to create engaging articles

Public Relations Intern

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

• Created pertinent press materials and editorial content for a wide array of clients, including media contact lists, press releases, calendar listings, media alerts, case studies, and more • Conducted research to maintain and improve media databases • Created pertinent press materials and editorial content for a wide array of clients, including media contact lists, press releases, calendar listings, media alerts, case studies, and more • Conducted research to maintain and improve media databases

Social Media Strategist/ Writer

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

• Implemented promotional strategies by drafting news releases, monthly calendars, press kits, and social media mockups • Monitored the Street Collective’s website engagement and analyzed their social media statistics • Determined the most effective approaches to attract new customers and increase the company's public exposure • Implemented promotional strategies by drafting news releases, monthly calendars, press kits, and social media mockups • Monitored the Street Collective’s website engagement and analyzed their social media statistics • Determined the most effective approaches to attract new customers and increase the company's public exposure

Public Relations and News Intern

• May 2020 - Sep 2020

• Wrote daily news scripts in English that were translated into 10 different languages before being disseminated • Developed strategy for EMBARC to raise awareness of the organization’s mission across Iowa • Covered a wide array of topics within writing: how to file for unemployment, summer reading opportunities for children and young adults, COVID-19 safety protocols, the Green Card application process, the Black Lives Matter Movement, etc. • Created a variety of designs, infographics, and promotional videos that served as visual aids for refugees Show less

Staff Writer

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

• Wrote various feature stories for the ACP Pacemaker award-winning student-led publication • Communicated with fellow writers/designers and work on behalf of a team to brainstorm and execute a creative vision • Wrote various feature stories for the ACP Pacemaker award-winning student-led publication • Communicated with fellow writers/designers and work on behalf of a team to brainstorm and execute a creative vision

Public Relations Chair, Morehouse Residence Hall Executive Board

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

• Worked on a committee to plan networking events for students at Drake University • Publicized resident events to assist new students in establishing relationships with their fellow classmates and peers • Participated in RH Association programming board meetings • Worked on a committee to plan networking events for students at Drake University • Publicized resident events to assist new students in establishing relationships with their fellow classmates and peers • Participated in RH Association programming board meetings

Marketing Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

• Updated Zillow accounts to enhance marketing of properties • Created Spreadsheets to help associates track selling rates • Designed Brochures for potential clients • Managed social media to attract homebuyers • Updated Zillow accounts to enhance marketing of properties • Created Spreadsheets to help associates track selling rates • Designed Brochures for potential clients • Managed social media to attract homebuyers